Supernanny Jo Frost ‘appalled’ over treatment of life-threatening illness

The Supernanny star revealed she suffered from anaphylaxis last year (Picture: Getty)

Jo Frost has shared a health update with fans on a life-threatening illness she has been diagnosed with.

The Supernanny star, 55, previously shared that she suffers from anaphylaxis, which is described by the NHS as a life-threatening allergic reaction that happens very quickly.

She said that her anaphylaxis is caused by nuts, which has proved ‘life-threatening and very dangerous.’

‘I’ve ended up in hospital having anaphylactic shock,’ she said. ‘So, it is about being very cautious and diligent in making sure that you are keeping yourself safe.’

Frost went on to explain to E! News how ‘apalled’ she had been by the ‘lack of empathy’ while in America when it came to her illness.

‘I’ve been literally woken up by other customers on airlines: “How dare you, I can’t even eat my peanuts,”‘ she said.

The TV personality has urged people to be more mindful around those who suffer from severe allergies (Picture: No Fee)

‘Most of us are impacted in some way or another. If it’s not you that’s got it, it may be a family member or a friend who knows someone who has these allergies.’

She has since partnered with Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) to raise awareness about the condition, in a bid to ‘start changing policy and laws.’

‘We’re not looking for special treatment, but we are looking for inclusion,’ the TV personality said.

‘I don’t want anybody to apologise for a medical condition that they have, because it certainly doesn’t define me.’

Taking to Instagram with a video to share her experiences, Jo explained last year: ‘I’ve survived more anaphylactic shocks than I’m prepared to go into detail about right now.

‘I have anaphylaxis, a life-threatening medical condition to certain foods that will compromise my body so horrifically to the point of hospitalisation.’

On just how dangerous it is to ignore the severity of the condition, she likened it to ‘shoving a loaded gun in [her] face.’

Insisting that she is ‘unapologetic’ about living with anaphylaxis, Jo added: ‘I did not ask for it, and it does not define who I am and the impact that I make in the world daily.

‘But it does impact how I live my life daily, like the precautions I take, the energy I have to use to discern with hypervigilance.’

Jo went on to criticise those who don’t pay close attention to her condition in public settings, such as restaurants.

‘I’m not looking to be treated special; I’m looking to be treated with the same dignity and attentiveness as you just showed others,’ she said.

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